Healthy schools contribute to the academic success and overall well-being of students. A healthy schools approach supports current education policies and plans. It is coordinated, holistic, and enhances the health and academic success of students. This involves the entire school community, which includes parents, guardians, school staff, students and community partners.

Healthy schools:

recognize that healthy children and youth learn better

remember that education issues are health issues too

make the healthy choice the easy choice

promote students’ health and wellbeing

think about and include health in classroom learning and activities, and school-wide activities and programs